Kindred Bournemouth Nursery and Pre-School

Our exceptional day nursery in the heart of Bournemouth offers a nurturing and stimulating environment where our dedicated staff are passionate about fostering a sense of awe and wonder in every moment!

Call us for a chat - 01202 522354

Funded Places Available

Kindred Bournemouth (formerly known as Little Hens) is located in a lovely converted church setting with a large outdoor area.
We offer exceptional childcare and early years education to children aged from 3 months up to 5 years.

We are open from 7:30am to 6:00pm.
We offer funded places for three year olds and qualifying two year olds. Contact our manager to find out more.

Parent Reviews

"Kindred Bournemouth is such a lovely environment for the children. My child has been in Curiosity Crescent for just over a year now and they have always been amazing with supporting her milestones and now as she gets older supporting her development with speech and language, social development and physical development. Every day we as parents get updates on their day-to-day being as well as developmental reviews every few weeks.
I highly recommend this nursery to friends and family."

Leonie P
"My little boy loves going to nursery here and has made some lovely friendships with the other children and staff members. I feel that he is in safe hands and well cared for here. We have recently started potty training and I felt he was fully supported with this and he has done really well."

L D
"The nursery is providing excellent care for our son. Staff members are very engaged and interested in children's development and in their welfare. A big plus is that food is cooked on-site and they meet even the most challenging allergy-related requirements. Very happy."

Sonia B
"I am very happy with my child being at Kindred. They only started in January but have really come along in that short space of time. My child comes out happy when I pick her up so that’s the main thing for me."

Chantelle A
"The staff give excellent feedback regarding our child’s day and the number of observations shared has increased significantly which is so important to my wife and I. On arrival, the number of activities that are prepared for the day is clearly apparent as well which is always positive to see. The staff are always approachable and appear to have a really positive relationship with our child who, through her actions, clearly trusts. It’s an absolute joy to hear our child at the end of the day state “I’ve had so much fun at nursery today”.

David W

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2023

Nursery Group of the Year

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Begin your child's Kindred Journey!

During your personalised visit to our Kindred Nursery and Pre School, we will introduce you to our ethos, demonstrate our approach to inspiring children as curious learners, and let you see first-hand how we ignite their imaginations.

You’ll have the opportunity to interact with our incredible team and get answers to any queries you might have. Whether it’s about the settling-in process, our nutritionally accredited, home-cooked meals, or government funding options for childcare costs, our staff are ready to assist.

Schedule your visit today and witness how we create days filled with awe and wonder that support the growth and development of your children in early years education and care.

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Meet Our Kindred Bournemouth Nursery Staff

Beyond our passion, what is essential for you to know about us?

Clearly: our incredible staff! They are at the core of our nurturing environment and are what make us distinctly exceptional. Our inspiring and passionate team members are the reason we hold the prestigious ‘Top 20 Nursery Group 2024’ award and are continually recognised in the acclaimed NMT Nursery Awards and Nursery World Awards.

Committed to excellence, our nursery staff are continuously advancing their expertise through our comprehensive training programme designed by childcare and EYFS specialists, ensuring the highest standard of child care and early years education. Our focus extends beyond offering a place to play and learn; we provide a second home where your child can thrive.

Sharon White
Nursery Manager

Hello, my name is Sharon. I started working at Kindred Bournemouth in October 2023. I hold an NVQ level 5 Childcare and Education. I have worked in childcare for 27 years, working my way from level 3 practitioner to Nursery Manager, whilst having 4 children of my own.

I am passionate in ensuring children can thrive and that I provide the best possible care and start for them in life. Working with parents and building strong partnerships together we can support our children to reach their full potential.

Hannah Whittaker
Deputy Nursery Manager

Hi, I'm Hannah and I joined Kindred Bournemouth in November 2023 and have worked in childcare since 2015. I hold a degree in Early Childhood Studies.

I enjoy having lots of fun and making up games and songs with our children. I especially enjoy getting messy with lots of creative and sensory fun activities. My main passions within childcare are centred around children's communication and language development and their social and emotional skills. These two are areas are the most critical for children's future success. Preparing children with the skills, confidence, and self-esteem to overcome and take on new challenges within day-to-day life.

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